About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment. He serves as Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group, LLC (KIG), a purpose-driven PR and artist services firm dedicated to equipping Christian creatives through public relations, radio promotion, publishing administration, and strategic messaging rooted in the Gospel. In addition to leading Kingdom Impact Group, Mike serves as Host of Kingdom Builder, where he leads in-depth conversations with artists, creatives, and ministry leaders across Christian music and media. He also serves as a Contributing Editor for Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE), providing reviews, interviews, and feature content covering Christian music, film, television, streaming media, and books. Through these platforms, he helps amplify Gospel-centered voices while creating meaningful, culture-shaping conversations. Mike also hosts The Artist Spotlight, produced in partnership with Clear Hits Radio—an online platform specializing in Christian rap, Christian hip hop, and urban praise. The show features long-form interviews and licensed music, highlighting both established and emerging voices within faith-driven urban music culture. Previously, Mike served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a leading Christian hip hop platform, and as Executive Producer of Rawk ’N Review, a radio program spotlighting Christian rock and independent artists. With over a decade of experience in Christian media, he remains committed to building Kingdom impact through strategic storytelling, authentic relationships, and excellence in execution.

Music News: ‘I Will Not Be Moved’: Live With The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’ Showcases Stirring New Anthems And Beloved Worship Favorites

I WILL NOT BE MOVED: LIVE WITH THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR SHOWCASES STIRRING NEW ANTHEMS AND BELOVED WORSHIP FAVORITES NASHVILLE, Tenn.—I Will Not Be Moved: Live with The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, the highly anticipated new recording from the multi-GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning worship trailblazers, will be available February 28. Produced by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s [...]

Music News: Churemi Announces New Single “Far Away” To Be Released January 31st

CHUREMI ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE " FAR AWAY'' TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 31 ST Singer-songwriter, artiste, educator and newly nominated GMA’s Songwriter of the Year - Churemi announces the release of her new single titled “Far Away”. The track said to be released on the 31st of January 2025, is a soulful, story-based [...]

Interview and EP Review: Jekasole’s Growing Pains – A Journey of Self-Discovery and Emotional Growth

Interview and EP Review: Jekasole’s Growing Pains – A Journey of Self-Discovery and Emotional Growth Released: January 24, 2025 (RMG Amplify) 4/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (01/23/2025) In an exclusive interview with Today’s Christian Entertainment and Kingdom Builder TV, Jekasole opens up about her latest EP, Growing [...]

Bringing Christian Hip Hop to TCE: A Mission to Inspire and Engage Through Music

Christian hip hop (CHH) has grown from a niche genre into a powerful cultural force, reaching audiences well beyond church walls and into the mainstream. This expansion offers a unique opportunity for Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) to highlight CHH, inspiring readers with its message of hope and redemption. My journey [...]

Movie News: Kingdom Story Company Extends Lionsgate Partnership, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Hits $11M+ Opening

From left Brandon Gregory, Kevin Downes, Adam Fogelson, Andrew Erwin and Tony Young attend the premiere of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever KINGDOM STORY COMPANY RENEWS THREE-YEAR FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH LIONSGATE LIONSGATE’S “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER,” WHICH JUST HAD AN $11 MILLION + THREE-DAY OPENING WEEKEND, CLOSES OUT KINGDOM’S BIGGEST SLATE [...]

TCE Exclusive – The Evolution of Skillet: Nearly 30 Years of Defying Expectations

A Retrospective Written by Mike Laxton Few bands can boast the longevity, resilience, and influence of Skillet. From their humble beginnings in 1996 from Memphis, Tennessee, to becoming one of the most successful Christian rock bands in history, Skillet's journey has been anything but conventional. Now, with the release of [...]

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